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NY Landquest For Sale: Dream acreage in Hammondsport
GALLERY: What would you do with this slice of heaven ?. Beautiful views of Keuka Lake from this 11 acre building lot located in Hammondsport NY, Steuben County. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this very private location and take in the breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding hills. Build your dream home, winery, distillery or brewery overlooking Keuka Lake. The lot size is 11.35 acres and is located on a paved road.
Steuben County Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees, anticipating bright future
BATH, N.Y. (WENY) -- On Monday the Steuben County Hall of Fame welcomed its class of 20-24 into its ranks, but the Steuben County Historical Society is already preparing for its next class for next year. There are over 150 people enshrined in the Steuben County Hall of Fame, they...
Explore Corning history in free historic walk
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – Are you interested in learning about Corning’s history? If so, the Steuben County Historical Society has an event coming up that you might be interested in. On Friday, Aug. 2, the director of the Steuben County Historical Society, Kirk House, will be leading a walk in Corning beginning at 4 p.m. […]
Community baby shower to be held in Bath
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – Southern Tier Kids on Track will be hosting a community baby shower in Bath in the coming weeks for families who are expecting. The baby shower will be on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pulteney Park in Bath. All new and expectant parents are invited to […]
Hornell High School boots student cell phones from classrooms as 'major distraction'
Hornell High School students will return to classrooms in September minus their smart phones and devices. Hornell city schools are among the latest Southern Tier districts to prohibit cell phone use by high school students during the instructional day and require the devices to be in lockers. ...
Steamers fall short of NYCBL West title, Pios bested by Auburn
HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) – The Hornell Steamers’ impressive season has ended, while the Elmira Pioneers fell on the road. (Media Courtesy: Peish Sports, Auburn Doubledays YouTube) The Dansville Gliders pulled off a Thursday sweep of the Steamers, to capture the NYCBL West title, and a league championship ticket. The Gliders opened the day trailing the […]
Stitched INK Celebrates 2024 Disability Pride Month, Honoring Exceptional Employees
“This month, we honor their hard work, creativity, and commitment to excellence”. BATH, NY – Stitched INK, the premier apparel screen-printing and embroidery social enterprise of the Arc Allegany-Steuben, is proud to honor its dedicated team during 2024 Disability Pride Month. This special occasion recognizes the invaluable contributions of employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other disabilities who are at the heart of our success. Disability Pride Month is celebrated each year in July. It initially started as a day of celebration in 1990 – the year the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law.
Report: New York needs $29M to upgrade aging state bridges
(The Center Square) — New York needs to spend tens of millions of dollars to bring its aging bridges into a state of good condition, according to the state's top fiscal watchdog, calling for more funding for the upgrades. The report by New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said about one in 10 municipal bridges in the Empire State are in "poor" condition, with an estimated $29 million needed to repair the structures. ...
New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Stephen Grippo’s dynamic pitching vaults South Shore into title game (photos)
Stephen Grippo has certainly had his share of success on the mound donning a South Shore uniform dating back to his time as a 10-year-old, but there was something different — for the better — on Friday. A bit more snarl. If you purchase a product or register...
DEC Warns New York ‘Do Not Touch This Plant!’
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning everyone to avoid touching this very large invasive plant that can cause painful burns and scarring. If you lived in New York for a while you've probably heard the warning before from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advising everyone to avoid any contact whatsoever with a specific plant that can be found scattered across the state.
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